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About The Position
This section outlines the general information and procedures for applicants seeking employment with the School District of Palm Beach County. It details requirements for recommended candidates, including completing federal, state, and school board forms, and enrolling in employee benefits. The District is a drug and alcohol-free workplace, and all employment categories are subject to drug testing. Some positions may also require a pre-employment medical examination. Non-instructional applicants for certain clerical roles must pass a keyboarding test. Finalists may undergo background screening through the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. The job description also specifies district responsibilities, including following adopted policies, conducting oneself in the best interest of students, and performing other duties as assigned. Applicants grant permission for the release of their employment, educational, and criminal history records. The School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, parental status, or marital status. A hiring preference is given to prospective employees who do not use tobacco products, and information on applying for Veteran's Preference is available. Instructional applicants offered a teaching position will need to submit specific documents, including Florida Educator's Certificate or Statement of Eligibility, and official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended. Foreign education credentials must be evaluated by an agency approved by the Florida Department of Education.
Requirements
- Completion of forms required by federal and state agencies and the School Board.
- Completion of forms related to the employee benefits package.
- Completion of drug testing.
- Passing a Keyboarding Test for some clerical positions, meeting the Word per Minute (WPM) requirement.
- Undergoing a background screening through the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
- Submission of copies of Florida Educator’s Certificate, Statement of Eligibility (Letter from the Florida Department of Education), or Active/Valid Out-of-State Certification (if applicable) upon being offered an instructional job that requires certification.
- Submission of official transcripts from all colleges or universities from which a degree was earned.
- Foreign education credentials must be evaluated by an agency approved by the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) with a course by course evaluation for college-level education.
- Educational credentials must be from institutions accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Nice To Haves
- Applicants who do not use tobacco or tobacco products will receive a hiring preference.
- Prepare certification requirements and official transcripts upon beginning the application process to expedite hiring if offered a position.
Responsibilities
- Follows adopted policies and procedures in accordance with School Board priorities.
- Conducts oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the highest traditions of public education and in support of the District's Mission Statement.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Employee benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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